TMID Editorial: Reflection
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:35
Last update: about 3 hours ago
The Gozo Bishop recently delivered a homily in which he called out the race to riches. He underlined what he would prefer to see in today’s society. He would prefer seeing less beautiful...
TMID Editorial: The day of the workers
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 10:24
Last update: about 1 day ago
The day which is dedicated to all workers is celebrated today in many countries. When it all started, that is when workers felt they should take to the streets to protest about their conditions...
TMID Editorial: Widespread pardon raises concern
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:16
Last update: about 2 days ago
The decision to grant a Presidential Pardon to all those who fraudulently received disability benefits, even if it stipulates that they must pay back the money, is worrying. It would be easier to...
TMID Editorial: Construction sector shocks
Monday, 29 April 2024, 11:01
Last update: about 3 days ago
On Friday, the country was treated to another shock by the construction sector. The roof of a building next door to a construction site collapsed, with two workers who were on the roof falling...
TMIS Editorial: Voter abstention and the power of incumbency
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 10:00
Last update: about 4 days ago
It was not really a surprise that, two years ago, Malta registered the lowest turnout for a general election since Independence. In March 2022, only 85% of the registered voters gave their...
TMID Editorial: Convergence on healthcare
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 10:31
Last update: about 5 days ago
Prime Minister Robert Abela earlier this week said that discussions related to healthcare in the Maltese islands must aim to result in “national convergence”, particularly with...
TMID Editorial: Hold candidates to account
Friday, 26 April 2024, 12:29
Last update: about 6 days ago
The election campaign is now well and truly underway, as both the European Parliament elections and the local council elections approach. This means that we will start to see more and more...
TMID Editorial: The bizarre hunting situation
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 11:23
Last update: about 7 days ago
A few days have passed since, in an interview published in The Malta Independent on Sunday, BirdLife highlighted the anomaly that exists in matters related to hunting. BirdLife president Daryl...
TMID Editorial: The BA’s censorship of Metsola
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 08:12
Last update: about 8 days ago
The Broadcasting Authority’s directive which effectively limits reporting of activities and speeches made by European Parliament President Robert Metsola is another low point in our...
TMID Editorial: Investment in Gozo connection required
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 10:43
Last update: about 9 days ago
The Gozo Business Chamber last week, during an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, highlighted the need for better connection between Malta and Gozo. Daniel Borg, CEO of the Gozo...